You may already know this if you follow me on social media or get my eLetters. For the record here on the blog, I have sad news to convey: We lost Captain Whitepaws.
Orange Cat left us last year, too. Such is the way when one has 2 old man orange cats. Their times come.
Owch!
All I could think to do to process my feelings was to paint my grief along. I don’t mean ‘away’, I do mean ‘along’.
I took my time to carefully draw Captain Whitepaws, including his boxer’s nose and uppy eye. Took my time to paint his rainbow cat angel wings.
I let the painting evolve, be finished slowly. In just the right time.
He’s buried in a good spot. It’s still strange not having him around.
Tangerine Man and I don’t know if we’ll get another cat. (Surely we will, right?) We’re taking a break from pet companion ‘having’ while we get our combined belongings under control! Maybe we’ll do pet fostering in a while. ‘Til then, we’re giving ourselves a break, and remembering the one(s) we have lost.
Hugs and love,
Meg x o
(in this window of time, no longer a cat ‘owner’)
PS Captain Whitepaws is the cat of the month for April on my 2018 cat Bold Art Calendars along with a short loving quote. Last day for pre-orders on Cat (and Bold Women and Still Life) Art Calendars is this coming Tuesday.
I love your drawings..such lovely colours and patterns..sorry to hear about your cat..am a cat person myself so know how much a part of a family they become..hope to c u around..peace and love x
Hi Lydia,
Thanks so much. I appreciate your kindness and understanding. Do you have a cat in your family at the moment?
Love Meg x o
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